Warning: A bit of what could be considered slash in this chapter. Unintentional slash, be assured. I find it cute.
Tender Hooks
By: Bucket/Replacement for the Stars/filthyfreedom
Chapter Fourteen:
N'w Y'ars C'leb'at'ons
And hell yes I love my truck
But I want you to know
Honey I love your love the most
'Love Your Love The Most', Eric Church
(O.o)
Year: 1969-1970
Date: December the Thirty-First—January the First
Severus tightly wrapped both of his hands around one of Nessie's small ones as they both watched the clock directly across from them. Eileen quietly rasped out, unwilling to wake her passed out husband in the kitchen, "Three…two…one! Happy New Years, Severus!"
Nessie giggled loudly and squirmed next to Severus, immediately scooting over and depositing his smaller body in his friend's lap. "H'ppy N'w Y'ars, Sevvie!" he crowed, and, leaning forward, pressed a soft, innocent kiss to Severus's lips. Severus gasped gently but only pressed his lips slightly in return to Nessie's, causing the other boy to tear back and gape at Severus.
Severus smiled slightly and pulled his duvet over them so that his mother could not see. He loved her but Nessie was his. He turned them slightly so that they were sitting directly in front of the fire, and opened the duvet slightly so that the light from the fire could flutter in. "Mind telling me why you kissed me, Nessie?" he queried seriously, without looking at the soft green eyes locked on his face, without feeling the small hands twisted in his grey shirt.
Nessie swallowed nervously and wracked his brain for a response. Finally, he cried out, "N'w Y'ars C'leb'at'ons, Sevvie! Pr'zzie!"
Severus nodded, slowly, and held the boy in his arms all the tighter.
Badbonita: I think I know what story you're talking about, although it's been a few years since I've read it. I'm planning on keeping the story as close to canon as possible, except for Sev's love for Lily, just for a little tidbit. After all, a little Harry can change a life! I'd like to explain more but that's called spoiling and that can be annoying. Thank you for the review!
Jisa: Thank you!
-Zandris-: Hot damn yes you leave the best reviews! Yeah, I never would have made an intentional Twilight reference. That's just wrong. Anyway, Nessie's language was explained—he lost part of his tongue during his stay at the Dursley's—but I can see how it would be hard to understand. I know what he's saying because I'm writing it, and I do try to keep it understandable as possible, but I do know that it can be hard to figure out what he's saying. Do know that it won't last for the whole story, however. Anyway, thanks a ton for your review!
-Replacement
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